brakes RENAULT ZOE 2014 1.G Owners Manual

1.70
TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: information messages
Examples of messagesInterpreting the display selected
«Disconnect cable to start up» Indicates that the charging cord is still plugged into the vehicle.
«Please insert keycard» Indicates that the cardRENAULT is not in the reader.
«Steering wheel not locked» Indicates that the steering column has not been locked.
«Apply brakes» Follow these instructions: risk of damage to the motor.
«Check connections» Unplug, then plug in the vehicle.
If the message still shows, this may be caused by the external charging \
conditions
or by the home installation.
«Check charging post» Indicates a possible electrical fault or a defective charging cable: cha\
nge the charg-
ing terminal or location or have the cable checked.
«Power cut while charging» Indicates an electrical fault while charging. Restart charging.
If this does not work, have the electrical installation checked.
«Charging refused no contract» Charging prohibited by your battery rental organisation. Rectify the sit\
uation.
These can help in the vehicle starting phase, or give information about \
a selection or a driving status.
Examples of information messages are given in the following pages.

2.2
STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE (1/2)
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehi-
cle with the key inside and
never leave a child (or a
pet) unsupervised, even for a short
while.
There is a risk that they could start
the engine or operate electrical
equipment (electric windows etc.)
and trap part of their body (neck,
arms, hands, etc.).
Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a complete
stop. Switching off the engine di-
sables the assistance equipment:
brakes, power-assisted steering,
etc., and the passive safety devices
such as airbagsand pretensioners.
The vehicle can only be started if
the charging cord is unplugged from
the vehicle.
The vehicle can only be started if the
selection lever is at P. Please see
the information on “Gear control” in
Section 2.
Remote control RENAULT
card
When you get into the vehicle, insert the
RENAULT card fully into card reader 2.
To start
– position the gear lever to the posi- tion P only;
– press button 1. The message
READY comes on, on the instrument
panel, along with a beep.
The message disappears when the
vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).
Hands-free RENAULT card
The RENAULT card must be inserted
in card reader 2 or in detection zone 3.
To start
– position the gear lever to the position P only ;
– depress the brake pedal;
– press button 1. The message
READY comes on, on the instrument
panel, along with a beep.
The message disappears when the
vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).
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2.16
Electronic stability program
ESC with understeer control
and traction control
Electronic stability control ESC
This system helps you to keep control
of the vehicle in critical driving condi-
tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip
on a bend, etc.).
Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel detects
the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle
measure the actual direction.
The system compares driver input to
the actual trajectory of the vehicle and
corrects the trajectory if necessary by
controlling the braking of certain wheels
and/or engine power. In the event that
the system is engaged, indicator light
 flashes on the instrument panel.Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the
ESC in the case of pronounced under-
steer (loss of front axle road holding).
Traction control
This system helps to limit wheelspin of
the drive wheels and to control the ve-
hicle when pulling away accelerating or
decelerating.
Operating principle
Using the wheel sensors, the system
measures and compares the speed of
the drive wheels at all times and slows
down their over-rotation. If a wheel is
starting to slip, the system brakes au-
tomatically until the drive supplied be-
comes compatible with the level of grip
under the wheel again.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operat-
ing fault the message “Check ESC” and
warning light
© appear on the in-
strument panel. In this case, the ESC
and traction control system are deacti-
vated.
Consult an approved dealer.
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2.17
Emergency brake assist
This system supplements the ABS
and helps reduce vehicle stopping dis-
tances.
Operating principle
The system is for detecting an emer-
gency braking situation. In this case,
the braking assistance immediately de-
velops maximum power and may trig-
ger ABS regulation.
ABS braking is maintained as long as
the brake pedal is applied.
Hazard warning lights switching on
These may light up in the event of rapid
deceleration.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operat-
ing fault the message “Check brak-
ing system” appears on the instrument
panel along with the
© warning
light.
Consult an approved dealer.
Braking anticipation
Depending on the vehicle, when you
rapidly release the accelerator, the
system anticipates the braking ma-
noeuvre in order to reduce stopping
distances.
Special cases
When using the cruise control:
– if you use the accelerator, when you release it, the system may be trig-
gered;
– if you do not use the accelerator, the system will not be triggered.
Hill start assistance
This function assists the driver when
starting on hills. It prevents the vehicle
from rolling backwards, depending on
the slope, by automatically applying the
brakes when the driver lifts his/her foot
off the brake pedal to depress the ac-
celerator pedal.
System operation
It only operates when the gear lever is in
a position other than neutral (other than
N or P ) and the vehicle is completely
stationary (brake pedal depressed).
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The system holds the vehicle for ap-
proximately 2 seconds. The brakes are
then gradually released (the vehicle will
move according to the slope).
The hill start assistance
system cannot completely
prevent the vehicle from
rolling backwards in all sit-
uations (extremely steep gradients,
etc.).
In all cases, the driver may depress
the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-
cle from rolling backwards.
The hill start assistance function
should not be used for prolonged
stops: use the brake pedal.
This function is not designed to im-
mobilise the vehicle permanently.
If necessary, use the brake pedal to
stop the vehicle.
The driver must remain particularly
vigilant when driving on slippery or
low-grip surfaces and/or on hills.
Risk of serious injury.